摘要:
In general, the invention is directed to a patient programmer for an implantable medical device. The patient programmer may include one or more of a variety of features that may enhance performance, support mobility and compactness, or promote patient convenience.
摘要:
An external device (48), charge, system and method for an implantable medical device (16) having therapeutic componentry (28), a secondary coil (34) operatively coupled to the therapeutic componentry (28) and an internal telemetry coil (44). A primary coil (54) is capable of inductively energizing the secondary coil (34) when externally placed in proximity of the secondary coil (34). An external telemetry coil (46) (46) is capable of communicating with the internal telemetry coil (44). Driver circuitry (50) is selectively operatively coupled to the primary coil (54) and to the external telemetry coil (46) (46). The driver circuitry (50) is switchable between (1) driving the primary coil (54) for inductively energizing the secondary coil (34) and (2) driving the external telemetry coil (46) (46) for communicating with the internal telemetry coil (44).
摘要:
External power source, system for controlling and method for predicting heat loss of implantable medical device during inductive recharging by an external primary coil. A primary coil inductively couples energy to a secondary coil when energized and placed in proximity of the secondary coil. Control circuitry, operatively coupled to said primary coil, determines the energy absorbed in said tissue based on a total applied power by said external power source, power lost in said electronic circuitry, power lost in said electronic circuitry, power lost in said primary coil and power applied to said rechargeable power source and controlling said total applied power based upon said energy absorbed in said tissue.
摘要:
External power source (48), charger, system and method for transcutaneous energy transfer. An implantable medical device (16) has a first housing (32) having operational componentry (28) for providing the therapeutic output. A secondary housing (68) is mechanically coupled to the first housing (32) having a secondary coil (34) operatively coupled to the componentry (28), the secondary coil (34) capable of receiving energy from the external source. A magnetically shielding material (36) is positioned between the secondary coil (34) and the first housing (32). An external power source (48) has an external housing (52). A primary coil (54) carried in the external housing (52), the primary coil (54) being capable of inductively energizing the secondary coil (34) when the housing is externally placed in proximity of the secondary coil (34) with a first surface (62) of the housing positioned closest to the secondary coil (34), the first surface (62) of the housing being thermally conductive surface. An energy absorptive material carried within the external housing (52).
摘要:
A mechanism for transferring energy from an external power source to an implantable medical device is disclosed. An antenna is positioned in proximity of the implantable medical device. The position of a core of the antenna is adjusted relative to the implantable medical device while the antenna is maintained substantially stationary. A frequency of transmission of a power source is adjusted, and the antenna is driven at the adjusted frequency to transfer energy transcutaneously to the implantable medical device. In one embodiment, the frequency of transmission is selected based on an amplitude of a signal in the antenna.
摘要:
In general, the invention is directed to a patient programmer (20) for an implantable medical device (12). The patient programmer (20) may include one or more of a variety of features that may enhance performance, support mobility and compactness, or promote patient convenience.
摘要:
External power source, system for controlling and method for predicting heat loss of implantable medical device during inductive recharging by an external primary coil. A primary coil inductively couples energy to a secondary coil when energized and placed in proximity of the secondary coil. Control circuitry, operatively coupled to said primary coil, determines the energy absorbed in said tissue based on a total applied power by said external power source, power lost in said electronic circuitry, power lost in said electronic circuitry, power lost in said primary coil and power applied to said rechargeable power source and controlling said total applied power based upon said energy absorbed in said tissue.
摘要:
External power source (48), and system and method using such external power source (48), for an implantable medical device (16) having therapeutic componentry (28) and a secondary coil (34) operatively coupled to the therapeutic componentry (28). A primary coil (54) is capable of inductively energizing the secondary coil (34) when externally placed in proximity of the secondary coil (34). A repositionable magnetic core (58) associated with the primary coil (54) is capable of being repositioned by a user of the external power source (48). An indicator is capable of providing the user with information relative to coupling between the primary coil (54) and the secondary coil (34) as a function of repositioning of the repositionable magnetic core (58).